What happened: Mitchell reached 20 before halftime on 8-of-11 shooting, including three 3-pointers. The milestone came during the NYL-IND matchup in WNBA Rivals Week.
Why it matters: Her streak has grown from 11 games on July 26 to 17 in 17 days. That surge carried Mitchell past a 13-game tie with Diana Taurasi and into sole possession of the single-season record.
By the numbers: At halftime: 20 points, 8-of-11 shooting (72.7%) and three 3-pointers.
What to watch: Her final total against NYL and the bid for an 18th straight 20-point game are the next markers.